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| Sustaining Reading First--Reading First Support
(Oct 20, 2009)
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| This collection is primarily focused on meeting the needs of existing Reading First grantees and subgrantees, as well as other schools and LEAs wishing to implement reading instruction that is grounded in scientifically based reading research (SBRR). |
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| Reading First - 2008 Conference Presentations
(Jun 29, 2009)
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| This page provides links to presentations from the July 2008 Reading First Conference. |
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| Contacts -- Early Reading First
(May 04, 2009)
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| This page provides contact information for the Early Reading First Program. |
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| Early Reading First
(May 04, 2009)
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| The program supports the development of early childhood centers of excellence that focus on all areas of development, especially on the early language, cognitive, and pre-reading skills that prepare children for continued school success and that serve primarily children from low-income families. |
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| Fact Sheet -- Early Reading First
(Mar 24, 2009)
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| This document provides facts and general information regarding the Early Reading First Program. (MS WORD) |
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| Frequently Asked Questions -- Early Reading First
(Mar 04, 2009)
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| This page provides frequently asked questions and answers regarding the Early Reading First Program. |
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| Information for Early Reading First Applicants on Selecting Early Childhood Assessments (PDF)
(Mar 03, 2009)
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| Early Reading First grantees are required to report annually to the Secretary regarding the progress made towards addressing the purposes of the program. The Department has established Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) performance measures for the Early Reading First program. This document outlines these measures. (PDF) |
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| Applicant Information -- Early Reading First
(Mar 03, 2009)
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| This page lists application kits, required forms, notices inviting applicants, schedules, and other information of interest to prospective applicants under the Early Reading First Program. |
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| Eligibility -- Early Reading First
(Mar 03, 2009)
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| This page identifies the people, groups and, organizations, including links to eligibility spreadsheets for those who are eligible for funding under the Early Reading First Program. |
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| Reading First Support
(Feb 25, 2009)
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| This collection is primarily focused on meeting the needs of existing Reading First grantees and subgrantees, as well as other schools and LEAs wishing to implement reading instruction that is grounded in scientifically based reading research (SBRR). |
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| Performance -- Reading First
(Sep 26, 2008)
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| This page lists annual performance reports, Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Indicators, success stories, promising practices, data analysis, and performance reports for the Reading First program. |
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| Resources -- Reading First
(Sep 09, 2008)
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| This page contains links to publications, research, reports, related sites, technical assistance, events notices, or presentations for the Reading First and links to related associations and organizations. |
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| Correspondence: from Chair Katherine Mitchell to Secretary Margaret Spellings regarding the Committee's Statement on the Reading First Impact Study: Interim Report, July 22, 2008 (PDF)
(Jul 28, 2008)
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| Correspondence: from Chair Katherine Mitchell to Secretary Margaret Spellings regarding the Committee's Statement on the Reading First Impact Study: Interim Report, July 22, 2008. (PDF) |
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| State Reading First Evaluation Reports
(Jun 23, 2008)
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| State Reading First Evaluation Reports submitted in 2007. |
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| Reading First Annual Performance Report Data (PDF)
(Jun 23, 2008)
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| The Reading First Annual Performance Report Data provides data statistics from state and local educational agencies receiving Reading first funds. (PDF) |
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| Resources -- Reading First Advisory Committee Members (MS WORD)
(Jun 12, 2008)
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| This page contains information about the Reading First Advisory Committee Members for 2008. (MS WORD) |
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| Frequently Asked Questions -- Reading First
(Jun 12, 2008)
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| This page provides frequently asked questions and answers regarding the Reading First program. |
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| Performance -- Early Reading First (MS Excel)
(Jun 05, 2008)
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| This excel spreadsheet provides information for the FY 2006 performance report for the Early Reading First program. (MS Excel) |
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| Early Reading First Invited Applicants for FY 2008 (MS Word)
(May 08, 2008)
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| This is a list of the Early Reading First FY 2008 invited applicants. (MS Word) |
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| Legislation, Regulations and Guidance -- Reading First Guidance for the Participation of Private School Students and Teachers for Participation in the Reading First Program (MS WORD)
(Apr 10, 2008)
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| Guidance for the Participation of Private School Students And Teachers In The Reading First Program. This guidance is dated April 2008. (MS WORD) |
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| Instructional Leadership for Reading First--Reading First Support
(Dec 31, 2007)
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| This collection is primarily focused on meeting the needs of existing Reading First grantees and subgrantees, as well as other schools and LEAs wishing to implement reading instruction that is grounded in scientifically based reading research (SBRR). |
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| About Reading First--Reading First Support
(Dec 31, 2007)
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| This collection is primarily focused on meeting the needs of existing Reading First grantees and subgrantees, as well as other schools and LEAs wishing to implement reading instruction that is grounded in scientifically based reading research (SBRR). |
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| Professional Development & Technical Assistance--Reading First Support
(Dec 31, 2007)
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| This collection is primarily focused on meeting the needs of existing Reading First grantees and subgrantees, as well as other schools and LEAs wishing to implement reading instruction that is grounded in scientifically based reading research (SBRR). |
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| State Reading First Websites--Reading First Support
(Dec 31, 2007)
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| This collection is primarily focused on meeting the needs of existing Reading First grantees and subgrantees, as well as other schools and LEAs wishing to implement reading instruction that is grounded in scientifically based reading research (SBRR). |
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| Reading First Contact Information--Reading First Support
(Dec 27, 2007)
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| This collection is primarily focused on meeting the needs of existing Reading First grantees and subgrantees, as well as other schools and LEAs wishing to implement reading instruction that is grounded in scientifically based reading research (SBRR). |
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| The Book Donation Campaign
(Dec 04, 2007)
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| The Book Donation Campaign is a multi-year project of the U.S. Department of Education and First Book -- a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own first new books -- and a host of major U.S. book publishing companies. |
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| Resources -- Reading First Advisory Committee
(Aug 17, 2007)
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| This page contains links to information about the Reading First Advisory Committee. |
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| Reading First State Data Profiles (PDF)
(May 04, 2007)
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| The Reading First State Data Profiles contain state and district funding data, by year, and subgrantee and student data, by school year. (PDF) |
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| Reading First
(Apr 30, 2007)
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| This program focuses on putting proven methods of early reading instruction in classrooms. |
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| Reading First Data
(Apr 19, 2007)
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| This page lists Reading First program state data profiles and annual performance reports. |
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| Guidance for the Early Reading First Program (MS Word)
(Jan 22, 2007)
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| This document provides non-regulatory program guidance for the Early Reading First program. (MS Word) |
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| Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction [IES] (PDF)
(Oct 03, 2006)
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| Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 2, 2006 on an information collection, The Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction. It will assess the extent to which the content of school of education coursework related to elementary reading is focused on the essential components of reading. |
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| Early Reading First -- 2003-2004 Summary Annual Performance Review (MS Word)
(Aug 16, 2006)
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| 2003 and 2004 Early Reading First Program: Summary of Annual Performance Reviews. (MS Word) |
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| Early Reading First -- 2003 ERF APRS Others (MS Excel)
(Aug 16, 2006)
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| This document contains a synopsis of what each project proposes to achieve with the 2003 Early Reading First grant funds. (MS Excel) |
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| Early Reading First -- 2003 Performance (MS Excel)
(Aug 16, 2006)
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| This document contains a synopsis of what each project proposes to achieve with the 2003 Early Reading First grant funds. (MS Excel) |
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| Early Reading First -- 2004 Performance (MS Excel)
(Aug 16, 2006)
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| This document contains a synopsis of what each project proposes to achieve with the 2004 Early Reading First grant funds. (MS Excel) |
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| Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Data Collection for the Evaluation of the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program [OPEPD]
(Jul 03, 2006)
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| Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 2, 2006 on a data collection for the Evaluation of the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program. |
Portable Document Format (PDF)
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| Introduction to the Reading Research Network
(Apr 20, 2006)
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| Includes abstracts on studies to be conducted around adult literacy. These studies will design, develop, implement and study the effectiveness of adult literacy interventions for low literate adults, including the role of decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension instruction in adult literacy and explicitness of instruction. |
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| Reading Reseach Network: Background Information
(Apr 20, 2006)
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| Includes abstracts on studies to be conducted around adult literacy. These studies will design, develop, implement and study the effectiveness of adult literacy interventions for low literate adults, including the role of decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension instruction in adult literacy and explicitness of instruction. |
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| Reading Reseach Network: Abstracts
(Apr 20, 2006)
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| Includes abstracts on studies to be conducted around adult literacy. These studies will design, develop, implement and study the effectiveness of adult literacy interventions for low literate adults, including the role of decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension instruction in adult literacy and explicitness of instruction. |
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| Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction [IES]
(Dec 20, 2005)
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| Comments are invited on a new information collection. The Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction will assess the extent to which school of education coursework related to elementary reading is aligned with the National Reading Panel (NRP) Report as well as assess new teachers' preparation to teach the five essential components of reading as identified by the NRP report and specified in the Reading First program statute. Comments due on or before January 19, 2006. |
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Portable Document Format (PDF)
(57KB)
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| Targeted Assistance Grants Guidance - Reading First (MS Word)
(Jul 06, 2005)
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| This guidance document is in the form of questions and answers for the Reading First Target Assistance Grants. (MS Word) |
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| Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records--Evaluation of the Impact of Supplemental Literacy Interventions in Freshman Academies; Notice of a new system of records [IES]
(Jun 24, 2005)
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| Notice of a new system of records entitled "Evaluation of the Impact of Supplemental Literacy Interventions in Freshman Academies." This evaluation, which is also called the Adolescent Literacy Project, has been commissioned by the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance at the Department's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). |
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Portable Document Format (PDF)
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| Smaller Learning Communities Program; Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria [OVAE]
(Mar 30, 2005)
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| The Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education announces final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for a special competition under the Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) program. The Assistant Secretary announces these priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria to focus Federal financial assistance on an identified national need for scientifically based data on supplemental reading programs for adolescents. |
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Portable Document Format (PDF)
(93KB)
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| Funding Status -- Reading First
(Mar 03, 2005)
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| This page contains information about current, past, and future year funding for the Reading First program. |
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| Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request: IEA Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) [IES]
(Jan 03, 2005)
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| Comments are invited on the extension of an information collection. It is a one-time survey of childrens reading literacy in 46 countries. Comments due on or before February 2, 2005. |
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Portable Document Format (PDF)
(56KB)
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| Early Reading First Eligible LEAs -- Alabama
(Dec 21, 2004)
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| State-by-State list of LEAs eligible for Early Reading First Grants |
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| November 2004 Show Resources -- Dropout Prevention & Recovery: Catching Students Before It's Too Late
(Nov 15, 2004)
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| Information and resources that can be used in conjunction with the November 2004 television show. |
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Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; IEA Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) [IES]
(Oct 22, 2004)
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| Comments are invited on the reinstatement of an information collection, the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). It is an analysis of children's reading literacy in 46 countries. Comments are due on or before December 31, 2004. |
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| October 2004 Show Resources -- Supplemental Services: Helping All Students Achieve
(Oct 15, 2004)
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| Information and resources that can be used in conjunction with the October 2004 television show. |
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